Landscape / Outdoor Maintenance Crew Member

Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Company: River Heights Outdoor Solutions

Position Summary

Join the team at River Heights Outdoor Solutions, one of the premier landscape companies in the Twin Cities. We are seeking dependable, hard-working team members who enjoy working outdoors and take pride in creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces.

This role may support both landscape installation and outdoor maintenance services. Team members help with a wide range of duties including landscape construction, lawn and bed maintenance, seasonal clean-ups, and snow removal. No experience is required for the right candidate who is ready to work hard and learn. Previous landscaping or outdoor maintenance experience is a plus.

At River Heights Outdoor Solutions, we value strong work ethic, professionalism, reliability, and quality workmanship. We offer training, year-round employment, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of landscaping and outdoor maintenance tasks as part of a crew
• Install mulch, complete edging, assist with seeding, and support paver installation
• Perform routine lawn maintenance, including mowing and edging
• Trim and shape trees, bushes, and hedges
• Plant and maintain flowers, trees, shrubs, and other landscape materials
• Mulch and weed flower beds
• Operate hand tools and small equipment such as shovels, rakes, compactors, and wheelbarrows
• Operate commercial landscape equipment safely and responsibly
• Remove debris and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Participate in seasonal spring and fall clean-ups
• Communicate and coordinate with the Foreman and crew members to complete daily goals
• Follow all safety procedures and company standards
• Assist with winter snow removal work as needed
• Participate in paid training and ongoing skill development
• Support other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; previous landscape, construction, or outdoor maintenance experience preferred
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance practices is a plus
• Understanding of safe work practices
• Ability to operate or learn to operate commercial landscape equipment
• Strong work ethic and pride in workmanship
• Highly motivated and willing to learn new skills
• Ability to take instruction and consistently produce quality results
• Strong customer service mindset and professionalism
• Punctual, dependable, and team-oriented
• Reliable transportation and valid drivers license preferred
• Available to work Monday through Friday, occasionally weekends.
• Able to lift 50 pounds or more consistently
• Ready to work in outdoor conditions including heat, cold, rain, and wind
• Able to maintain a consistent track record of reliability and performance

Physical Requirements

• Able to remain on feet for long periods of time
• Must be able to stoop, bend, kneel, and carry objects short distances
• Comfortable working in adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind
• Able to twist the body repeatedly while shoveling, raking, lifting, and performing other physical tasks
• Must be able to push a wheelbarrow weighing up to 200 pounds

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications
• Year-round employment
• Paid training
• Opportunities for training and career development
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance

Why Join River Heights Outdoor Solutions?

At River Heights Outdoor Solutions, our team members are a key part of our success. We take pride in delivering excellent service, maintaining high standards, and building a workplace where hard work and dedication are valued.

If you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a strong team, and building a career in landscaping and outdoor maintenance, we would love to hear from you.

Experience and License Requirements

• Bi- Lingual (English/Spanish) (optional)
• Comfortable driving trucks and towing trailers
• DOT Medical Card (optional)
• Equipment: Mower, Trimmer, Blower, Digger/loader, Dump Trailer, Plow, Saws
• General Landscaping (optional)
• High School Diploma or GED (optional)
• Irrigation install/repair (optional)
• Manual Outdoor Labor (optional)
• Mowing, Pruning, Planting, Mulching, Spring/Fall cleanups, Fertilizer (optional)
• Pavers, Walls, Patios (optional)
• Valid Driver's License (optional)